# Samurai Flash vs Ghourl Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghourl Run at none against Samurai Flash's 5. Ghourl Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Samurai Flash's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ghourl Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghourl Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghourl Run every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Ghourl Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghourl-run/id6753039364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 313 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Leopoldo Raffaele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819971931) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095)

Become a Samurai Flash and experience superhero-like action. Dodge and slice enemies, defeat bosses, and utilize slow motion to your advantage. Build a village and attack players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Time-based movement mechanics, Dodge and slice enemies, Boss battles, Slow motion combat, Village building, Player vs. Player attacks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 03 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique time-slowing mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels and enemies
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Skin unlocks not working properly
- Progress reset after app crashes
- Melee enemies unable to damage player

**Requested features**

- More challenging boss fights
- Ability to customize character and weapons
- Additional game modes and level variety
- Improved audio and visual effects


### Ghourl Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghourl-run/id6753039364)

A lighthearted Halloween-themed game designed for children. It features simple gameplay and was created using freeware assets. Enjoy a fun, seasonal experience.

**Highlights:** Halloween theme, Simple gameplay, Designed for children, Freeware assets used

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Flash free?

Samurai Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ghourl Run free?

Ghourl Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Ghourl Run?

Ghourl Run is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Ghourl Run averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Ghourl Run have ads?

Samurai Flash shows ads; Ghourl Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Ghourl Run?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghourl Run every 4 days. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ghourl Run on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*